Fordham Manor: Search for Group Sought for Slashing & Robbing Man, 38

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE NYPD IS seeking the public’s assistance locating the people seen in this video who the department says are sought in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred at 80 West Fordham Road in Fordham Manor on May 7, 2023. Video courtesy of the NYPD

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the people seen in the attached video and photos who the department says are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.

THE NYPD IS seeking the public’s assistance locating the unidentified person seen in this photo who the department says is sought in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred at 80 West Fordham Road in Fordham Manor on May 7, 2023.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Police said that on Sunday, May 7, at around 1.45 p.m., in front of 80 West Fordham Road, a 38-year-old male victim was approached by a group unknown to him who slashed the victim in the head with a cutting instrument and stole his cellphone before fleeing on foot.

“The victim was transported by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/St. Barnabas in stable condition,” a police spokesperson said.

THE NYPD IS seeking the public’s assistance locating the unidentified people seen in this photo who the department says are sought in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred at 80 West Fordham Road in Fordham Manor on May 7, 2023.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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